Movie Casting: Cameron Diaz, Benicio Del Toro Eye 'An Ex to Grind'

Cameron Diaz and Benicio Del Toro are reportedly attached to star in the upcoming adaptation of 'An Ex to Grind,' based on the novel by Jane Heller. In it, Diaz would play an actress whose pending divorce from her down-and-out husband gets complicated when she realizes she'd have to pay alimony. No word yet on who would direct the project. [Deadline]

More casting news after the jump.Cameron Diaz and Benicio Del Toro are reportedly attached to star in the upcoming adaptation of 'An Ex to Grind,' based on the novel by Jane Heller. In it, Diaz would play an actress whose pending divorce from her down-and-out husband gets complicated when she realizes she'd have to pay alimony. No word yet on who would direct the project. [Deadline]

Ellen Barkin will be featured in one of 24 films at this year's Directors' Fortnight sidebar, set to run from May 13-23 during the 63rd annual Cannes Film Festival. In 'S*** Year,' Barkin will play a "has-been Hollywood actress" whose broach with retirement leads her to do a number of things, including an affair with a younger actor. [IndieWire]

Shiloh Fernandez will co-star opposite Amanda Seyfried in the upcoming flick 'Girl With the Red Riding Hood.' 'Twilight's' Catherine Hardwick will direct the project, about a woman (Seyfriend) in a medieval village who gets terrorized by a werewolf. Fernandez will play Seyfried's love interest, according to the report. [Heat Vision]